Congratulations to Modified baseball for their win over Tri-valley !
🎉 Today we proudly honored our Varsity Baseball team for being the Section IX Champs! 🏆 They’re off to compete on Saturday in Saugerties—exact time to be announced. Let’s show our support and cheer them on! Go Yellowjackets! 🐝💛
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On May 6, 2025, Governor Hochul passed the state-wide ban on cell phones in all public schools. This ban will take effect on August 1, 2025. The "WHY" for a distraction free school environment: improving academic performance, enhancing student mental health, and creating a better school and classroom environment. Since 2020, educational research has shown that cell phone use in the classroom is a distraction, which makes it challenging for students to focus on learning. Excessive cell phone use has been connected to increased anxiety and stress among students. There are indicators that suggest the pressures of constant connectivity and social media can lead to mental health issues.
Starting August 1, 2025, the Eldred Central School District, in accordance with the new law, will implement a written policy prohibiting the use of internet-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, by students during the school day, including during all instructional and non-instructional time (e.g., homeroom, lunch, recess, study hall, passing time, etc.). Students will continue being allowed to use their district issued Chromebooks during the school day.
We understand that you may need to contact your child during the school day. The new policy will include methods for parents/persons in parental relation to contact students during school hours. We will provide written notification of these methods at the beginning of the school year. Additionally, the policy will outline methods for on-site storage where students may keep their devices during the school day.
Please note that there are specific circumstances where the use of internet-enabled devices may be authorized:
• If authorized by a teacher, principal, or the school district for a specific educational purpose.
• Where necessary for the management of a student's healthcare.
• For translation services.
• Where required by law.
We will be consulting with local stakeholders, including employee organizations, parents, and students, in the development of this policy prior to its adoption. Once adopted, the policy will be posted in a clearly visible and accessible location on the school district's website. I will be setting up virtual meetings in the months of June and July for parents to have a voice in the implementation of our cell phone ban. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please email me at ferreirat@eldred.k12.ny.us.
We appreciate your cooperation as we implement this new state-mandated policy to create an optimal learning environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Traci Ferreira, Superintendent of Schools
Eldred JSHS Seniors are enjoying their senior trip at Hershey Park! Senior trip 2025!
Good luck to Varsity Track as they compete at Sections today! All the hard work, early mornings, and endless laps have led to this moment. We’re so proud of your dedication and drive — now it’s time to leave it all on the track!
Congratulations to Varsity Softball for beating Chapel Field 4-1 for Section IX Championships !! Way To go Yellowjackets !!
Yellowjackets Headed to Championships!
Our Varsity Softball team is on their way to the Section IX Championships today at Mount Saint Mary College — good luck, Yellowjackets!
Meanwhile, our Modified Baseball team will be taking the field at Sullivan West.
Come out and show your support — let's go, Yellowjackets!
Thank You for Celebrating Eldred Athletics with Us! 💛🖤🐝
A huge thank you to the 225 people who came out last night to celebrate Eldred Athletics in a big way! It was an unforgettable evening where we honored the past, celebrated the present, and looked ahead to an exciting future.
We officially launched our new program that celebrates the rich legacy of Eldred Athletics — because as we say, “Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket.”
One of the night’s many highlights was honoring the 1988 Girls Basketball State Championship team — a true testament to our storied history. We were also inspired by an incredible speech from Tammi Reiss, who reminded us all: “If you're going to be great, be great everywhere.”
To our current athletes: May you carry the torch with pride, knowing you're walking in the footsteps of greatness.
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Resurfacing the track.
Seventh-grade students from JSHS recently demonstrated their commitment to community service with a heartwarming visit to Catskill Animal Rescue in Liberty, New York. Under the guidance of Mrs. Galvin-Bliefernich, these industrious students embarked on a unique service project: transforming discarded materials into comfortable dog beds/cushions. They ingeniously rehabbed unfinished blankets that had been saved from previous projects and repurposed old couch slipcovers, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness. Through this hands-on endeavor, the students honed valuable practical skills, including meticulous measuring, proficient sewing, and effective teamwork, all while creating much-needed comfort for the rescue animals. Their thoughtful donation exemplifies how ingenuity and compassion can make a tangible difference in their local community. Great job students!
Congratulations to both modified softball and baseball for their wins over Monticello tonight!!!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to the Varsity Softball Team! 🏆🎉
A huge shoutout to our amazing girls for their incredible victory over Livingston Manor! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, as you've secured your spot in the postseason! Let's keep this momentum going and show everyone what we can achieve!!
A big thank you to Mrs. Galvin-Bliefernich on giving our students the ability to make low cost flower arrangements for the recent Eldred JSHS Junior Senior Prom. All of them came out beautiful! This event was also sponsored by the Eldred JSHS PTSA. Thank you to everyone involved, and great job students!
Calling All Cyclists & Pedestrians! We're working on a Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan for Sullivan
County to make walking and biking safer and more accessible. We need your input to ensure the plan
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Please join us to celebrate our students' academic accomplishments!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to the Varsity Softball team on their impressive 6-3 victory over Chapel! Your hard work and teamwork have truly shined!
🎉👏 Also, a big shoutout to the Modified baseball team for their fantastic win over Manor! Keep up the great work, everyone! 🥇⚾️
Congratulations to these three students who have been recognized by The American Red Cross as repeat Donors, and a special recognition to National Honor Society President Autumn Walsh, for promoting, hosting, and running her own drive with The American Red Cross. Great job!
🎉 Congratulations to our incredible athletes! 🎉
👏 A huge shoutout to Aylah for placing 4th overall in Javelin with an impressive throw of 62-09!
🏅 And a big congratulations to Tabitha , who took 2nd place in the Pentathlon with 1488 points in her division!
Earning a total of 14 STATE QUALIFYING POINTS — what an achievement! We’re so proud of your hard work, determination, and success. 💪🔥
📣 Schedule Changes for Today Due to Last Week's Weather
We've got a busy day of rescheduled games and events—here's what’s happening:
🥎 Varsity Softball will take on Chapel Field at home at 4:30 PM.
🥎 JV Softball will be playing a single game at Chester, also at 4:30 PM.
⚾ Modified Baseball and Softball teams are heading to Livingston Manor for their games.
🏃♂️ Track Throwers will be participating in the Throwers Pentathlon at 12 Rock.
Thanks for your flexibility and support
Heads up! Varsity Softball will be playing TOMORROW at 2:00 PM vs. Livingston Manor — AT Livingston Manor.
⏰ Please note the earlier game time due to other events happening at Livingston Manor later in the evening.
Let’s show our support and cheer on the team! 💪
A big congratulations to our scholar athletes that participated in the Special Olympics this past Saturday! They worked very hard and all did amazing!
